All Chapters of Waiting in the shadows : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

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A Place That Feels Familiar

The car slowed as it passed through the tall iron gates.Maya looked out the window quietly.As the car slowed as it entered the underground parking of Lucas’s luxury penthouse building in London. Maya stepped into a stunning glass-walled penthouse overlooking the city skyline.She had never been there before.At least… that was what she believed.Lucas parked the car and stepped out first. Then he walked around and opened the passenger door.“Careful,” he said calmly.Maya stepped out slowly, still feeling unsettled by everything that had happened earlier.Lucas reached into the back seat and lifted Layrus into his arms.The little boy giggled happily as he grabbed Lucas’s collar.“Easy there,” Lucas said with a small smile.As they walked toward the entrance of the door, the front door opened before they even reached it.And the person standing there made Maya freeze.Sophie.She stood at the doorway dressed elegantly, a calm smile resting on her face.“Welcome,” she said warmly.Ma

Three at the Table

The servant led Maya through the quiet hallway of the penthouse. Soft lights glowed along the walls, and the dark night of London shimmered beyond the tall glass windows.Even though she had only arrived a short while ago, the place already felt strangely calm to her.She couldn't explain it.It was as if some part of her mind already knew this place.The servant stopped in front of the dining area."Dinner is ready, madam," she said politely.Maya nodded and stepped inside.The dining space overlooked the entire skyline. The table was long, elegant, and set perfectly with silver cutlery and crystal glasses.At the far end of the table sat Lucas.He was focused on a tablet in front of him, occasionally tapping the screen, clearly working even during dinner. Papers and financial charts were visible beside him.Maya stood there quietly for a moment.When Lucas looked up and noticed her, his serious expression softened slightly."You're here," he said calmly.Maya nodded."Yes."Lucas pl

Triggering the Truth

Days passed quietly inside the penthouse in London.For Maya, those days felt strangely peaceful and confusing at the same time. The enormous glass windows overlooking the city skyline had begun to feel familiar. The soft hum of life inside the penthouse, the gentle voices of the servants, and Layrus's constant laughter slowly created a calm rhythm in her days.But deep inside Maya's mind, something was unsettled.She could feel it.There were pieces of her life missing, like pages torn out of a book. Every now and then a strange headache would creep in, bringing flashes of images she couldn't fully understand.A loud sound.A dark cliff.Someone is shouting her name.Each time it happened, the memory vanished before she could catch it.Lucas tried his best not to pressure her. He kept his distance, giving her space, but he was always nearby. Sometimes she caught him watching Layrus play, his expression soft and thoughtful.The sight always left Maya feeling confused.Why did he look

Truth in the Night

The hospital room was silent, the faint hum of machines and the soft beeping of monitors the only sounds breaking the stillness. Maya stirred in her bed, eyelids fluttering open, and immediately realised how sore and drained she felt. Her entire body ached, but her mind was sharp, unusually sharp, as if the fog that had clouded her memory was lifting.It was 3 a.m.. The moonlight streamed through the half-open blinds, casting silver streaks across the sterile white walls. Sitting in the chair beside her bed was Lucas, his head bowed, fingers intertwined with hers. The sight made her chest tighten in a mix of familiarity and something she hadn't realised she had missed a longing, a warmth she thought she might never feel again."Lucas..." she whispered, her voice hoarse from the long night.Lucas lifted his head immediately, eyes wide with both relief and caution. Maya..." he breathed, leaning in to pull her into a gentle hug. But the moment, tender as it was, was heavy with unspoken

Crossroads of Hearts

The morning sunlight filtered through the city , this was the moment for maya to choose where she was actually headed after being discharged. Maya stood outside, her bag clutched tightly in one hand, taking deep, steady breaths. Her chest felt heavy, but her mind was clear. She had made a choice, a choice she knew was right, even if it hurt. Lucas's sleek black car was parked a few feet away, engine off, his figure standing rigid beside it. He looked at her with a mixture of concern and quiet anger, the sunlight catching the sharp lines of his jaw. Every part of him seemed tense, waiting, but he didn't speak. "Maya... are you sure about this?" His voice was low, strained, as if speaking too loudly might shatter the fragile moment between them. She turned to him, keeping her eyes steady, though her heart thudded painfully in her chest. "Lucas... I am still married. I can't just ignore that. Being away from my husband, even after everything... it doesn't feel right. My parents wouldn'

The Family Confrontation

The morning air in London was crisp, but inside the Thoreau townhouse, the tension was suffocating. Lucas’s parents had finally arrived, and Sophie’s excitement was palpable, though masked with delicate tears. She had rehearsed this moment countless times ,Maya would soon be out of the picture, and now her plan seemed unstoppable.Margaret Thoreau’s sharp heels clicked against the marble floor as she stepped into the grand foyer. Her eyes swept across the room, taking in the faces of Sophie, Lucas, and Henri, her husband. Sophie ran forward with exaggerated distress, throwing herself slightly into Margaret’s arms.“Margaret! You don’t understand. I’ve been so lonely since moving back to London,” Sophie began, her voice trembling with controlled hysteria. “Lucas… he hasn’t cared. Not when I was pregnant, not when I needed him, not even after… everything!”Tears streamed down Sophie’s cheeks, perfectly timed. “And then Maya… she pushed me! I lost the baby because of her! Can you believe

The Garden Gathering

Lucas sent Maya a message about the family gathering the next evening. He asked her to inform Damein to bring his parents and for Maya to bring hers.The next evening, Damein's parents arrived at the gathering first. Sophie had dressed in her finest blue-fitting gown, ready to make an impression and take control of the situation. The garden was decorated beautifully with a long dining table lined with flowers and an array of dishes and drinks.The Thoreau family was already seated when Maya, Damein, Layrus, and her parents arrived. Margaret Thoreau spoke first. "Welcome, everyone. I have called you here because I do not like how the situation is going. I am saying this for you all. Lucas and Sophie are not getting a divorce."Sophie smiled broadly, pleased that her plan seemed to be in motion. Maya, however, looked downcast.Margaret continued, her gaze turning toward Maya. "The responsibility of taking care of Layrus will always stand. Since you are married, Maya, can you not give L

Truth Buried in the Past

The drive home was quiet as hell. No one spoke. The only sound inside the car was the low hum of the engine and the faint noise of the tyres brushing against the wet London road. The city lights passed by the windows like silent witnesses to everything that had happened that evening. Maya sat in the passenger seat, staring out the window. She could feel the tension beside her. Damein was gripping the steering wheel so tightly that his knuckles had turned pale. His jaw was clenched, and his eyes stayed fixed on the road ahead. He didn't look at her. And Maya didn't look at him either. There were too many thoughts swirling in her mind. Too many questions. Too many secrets suddenly exposed. The image of that dinner table kept replaying in her head: Henri's silence, Margaret's insults, Sophie's shocked face, Lucas standing in disbelief, and then the bomb that Damein's mother had dropped on everyone. He is your father. Those words still echoed in her ears. Damein Thoreau. Th

A Son's Questions

Lucas sat on the large couch in the living room, leaning forward with his elbows resting on his knees. One hand pressed against his jaw as he stared blankly at the marble floor.His mind was a storm.Everything that had happened that evening kept replaying over and over again in his head.The garden.The confrontation.Damein's mother was standing there boldly in front of everyone.And then the words that shook the entire Thoreau family."He is your father."Lucas clenched his jaw.How could something that big be hidden from him?How could his parents keep a secret like that for decades?If it were true, it meant his father had another son.Another heir.Another Thoreau.The thought alone made his chest tighten with anger.The sound of footsteps pulled him from his thoughts.The living room door opened.His parents walked in together, followed closely by Sophie.Margaret looked at her son sitting there like a statue and frowned."Lucas..." she called.He didn't answer.She walked clos

Secrets in Motion

The night after the confrontation between the families, Sophie sat alone in a quiet corner of a small pub in central London. The place was dimly lit, the faint smell of beer and old wood filling the air. People laughed and talked around her, but she paid no attention to them.Her eyes were fixed on the entrance.She checked the time on her phone and smirked.Right on cue, the door opened and Damein walked in.He looked irritated, confused, and slightly suspicious. When Sophie had sent him the message earlier asking to meet privately, he had almost ignored it. But the message had said she had information about the Thoreau family.That alone had been enough to bring him there.He spotted her sitting at the corner table and walked over."What do you want?" Damein asked coldly as he pulled out the chair opposite her.Sophie smiled calmly."Relax," she said, taking a slow sip of her drink. "I'm not here to fight."Damein leaned back slightly but his expression remained guarded."You don't

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